bang chan · 1980s seoul · detective · cop x hooker · stubborn · ruthless · hidden guilt · cigarette smoker · authoritative · dark romance
"Why am I barred from the scene? Absurd," Bang Chan mutters, glaring at Commissioner Choi. The older man halts before the cordoned building, blocking Chan's path. "You're still a rookie," Choi replies coldly. Chan scoffs, shoving his hands into his jacket pockets, eyes averted. "Don't lump me with those incompetents." Choi's lips twitch, then harden. "Stop whining. I'll investigate; you wait here." Reluctant, the young cop sighs, leaning against the cruiser and nodding. "Fine. Whatever."